The Ogre of Athens

This movie is a rare gem of the early black and white Greek cinema by the accomplished director Nikos Koundouros.

The story line is simple and portrays a peaceful office worker who falls victim of mistaken identity with all the ensuing trials and tribulations of this unfortunate error, both dramatic and comical. Ntinos Illiopoulos simply excels in the role.

Some have been very critical of this excellent movie possibly because they have watched it six or so decades after it was first screened, and subconsciously have tried to compare it with similar movies of later years. That is unfair. Judge it against movies of the same era, both Greek and other, and you'll soon realise its subtle qualities and the fact that it is still standing the test of time in a way that deserves respect and approval.